Head of Logistics

Job Description

In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England.

The purpose of this role is to be responsible for defining and executing the warehousing and transport strategy across the Safran Seats GB business in order to build a robust, cost efficient and service oriented logistics operation for internal and external customers

Key Responsibilities will include:
-Establish safety first culture within the Logistics team, responsible for H & S compliance for all areas including risk assessment, equipment maintenance, documented safe operating procedure, safe manual handling and FLT standards
-Developing engagement and empowerment at all levels within the Logistics team through developing an upskilling the team, ensuring there is clarity of role responsibility and performance expectations
-Oversee all warehouse functions to delivery business targets, define relevant measures and ensure business and functional KPI's are met
-Lead the Logistics QRQC process and ensure tactical issues are addressed efficiently, complex problems are analysed and resolved in a timely fashion.
-Analyse load and capacity forecast for the Logistics department and ensure sufficient resources are provided to address daily volume targets
-Develop the Logistics budget, monitor and reporting regularly on forecasted spend, deviations and mitigations.
-Ensure that systems are updated in live time to reduce invoice queries and associated issues
-Account management for preferred freight providers.
-Develop effective internal and external relationships, ensuring timely communication and a customer focus which meets the customers' needs and develop effective logistics structures
-Required to support the future plans of SSGB ensure logistics operation is both scalable, fit for purpose and able to meet customer expectations during a ramp up.
-Accountable for inventory accuracy, management and optimisation, defining and implementing the appropriate annual and continuous counting strategy.
-Develop internal and external process flows for logistics ensuring optimal performance and alignment to customer needs and consider digital innovations to improve efficiencies in both service and cost
-Ownership and development of Stores and Logistics BMS processes and works instructions and review utilisation of ERP system and analytics tools. Ensure compliance to AS9100.
-Manage and lead a culture of Continuous Improvement and work closely with the CI team to drive transformation

Complementary Description

Our in-house design studio co-creates the most innovative experiences in the sky with our airline customers and partners. Our dedicated engineering, production and in-service support facilities are integral to delivering a high-end quality product that we keep flying throughout the life of programme. We are fully supported by a wide team of support functions, from HR to Finance, to Business Development and Planning and Logistics, our team is built to give Safran Seats an end-to-end capability in house in the UK.

We focus on:

Our people
These are our four People Fundamentals that underpin everything we do at Safran:
• We believe in and fostering the conditions for diversity and inclusion to thrive
• We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future
• We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate
• We encourage collaboration and mutual support between you and your colleagues
So you'll be supported every step of the way

Sustainability
Our people are at the heart of our success, as we work together to achieve our mission: contributing to a safer and more sustainable aviation. We are tackling the biggest challenges in aerospace, with a commitment to work to decarbonise the industry by 2050.

Global Mobility
As part of the Safran Group, across our businesses we are market leaders in aerospace, defence and space; there is always potential for future mobility in the UK and internationally.

Job Requirements

Candidate skills:
• Working knowledge of logistics processes across warehouse management and transport planning including management of performance metrics
• Demonstrable knowledge of MRP / ERP systems
• Experience managing a 3PL contract APICS / CPIM or equivalent
• Ability to lead and develop a team through coaching and authentic leadership
• Ability to communicate across all levels
• Ability to build good working relationships across department and with supplier & customer representatives
Strong analytical skills and understanding of financial concepts combined with an innovation mindset
Complex problem solving skills and ability to manage competing daily priorities

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you

Our employees are at the heart of our success, as we work together for our sustainable future. There are four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:
• We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business
• We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future
• We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate
• We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues

As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:
• 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays
• Benefits Programme, with a number of schemes such as cycle to work, technology savings, retail discounts and access to private healthcare
• Career Progressions opportunities such as company sponsorship and further training courses
• Family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoptive parents, shared parental leave, parental leave and flexible working
• Equality & Diversity initiatives with internal groups for workplace engagement and involvement
• STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and Charitable activities for all

Please apply and submit your CV today Once your CV has been reviewed, we will contact you with the next stages.

We want Safran Seats to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks.

We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Seats an inclusive place to work.

Specificity of the job

No Travel requirements (UK / International)